Intercultural competences (5 cr)

Objective

You can define and identify elements of interpersonal communication, culture and global communication.

You can compare and contrast cultures’ values, beliefs, perceptions, and communication styles.

You can recognize negative perception: racism, prejudice, negative stereotyping, ethnocentrism.

You can analyze intercultural interactions and evaluate situations using intercultural communication skills.

You can communicate and collaborate with other people and cultures in an increasingly global and interconnected world.

Content

What is culture?

What are values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perceptions?

How to recognize cultural differences based on comparing elements of your own national culture to other cultures?

How to communicate effectively in intercultural settings?

Course material

in Learn

Study forms and methods

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RDI and work-related cooperation

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Timing of exams and assignments

Info in Learn

Student workload

135 h

Course part description

intercultural communication and why do we need it
the components of culture (values, beliefs, (negative) cultural perception)
how to communicate effectively in intercultural settings
the ingredients of cultural identity
language, nonverbal codes and cultural space
culture shock and cultural adaptation
business cultures around the world

Further information

In Learn

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Fair (1-2), Fail (0)
51-60 --> 1
61-70--> 2
71-80 --> 3
81-90 --> 4
91-100 --> 5